I Am Running for President in Turkey. From My Prison Cell.
Source:New York Times Date:21Jun2018
A must read for those who believe in democracy and fair play: HDP leader Salahaddin Demirtas’ defense: I am writing from a maximum-security prison in Edirne, a city in northwestern
Turkey’s early elections: Dynamics and possible outcomes
Source:Hurriyet Daily News Date:26May2018
Deniz Zeyrek treats election results analytically, reaching a startling conclusion: Still, there are two broad systemic conclusions that we can draw at this stage. First, the president and the
The Woman Trying to Oust Erdogan Picks Up Steam
Source:Haaretz Date:28Apr2018
The title notwithstanding, this article is about the sentiment surrounding Turkey’s dual elections. It may be all about economics. Aksener, 61, rejects reconciliation with the Kurds and
Can Turkish opposition overcome nationalist stigma, ally with Kurds?
Source:Kurdistan24 Date:10Aug2017
While I’m not happy with the depth of the answer, this article addresses a vital question in Turkish politics: Can center-left CHP and pro-Kurdish HDP forge an alliance to combat AKP in the
Turkey’s PKK Conflict Kills almost 3,000 in Two Years
Source:International Crisis Group Date:21Jul2017
International Crisis Group just published an update on PKK terror in Turkey. Its grim conclusions must be read carefully. The “Kurdish problem”, now encompassing Syria will not go